Terrlyn Walda Brodberg
Age 81, of Naubinway, MI, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, at her home in Naubinway, Michigan. She came to know Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age and served the Lord faithfully until health issues intervened.
She was born March 31, 1938 in Lansing, MI to Alfred and Walda (nee Jeschke) Kwast. Lansing was her home until 2010 and retirement moved her to Naubinway, MI.
She married Dean E. Brodberg on June 13, 1959 in Lansing, MI, loving her 61-plus years of marriage until her passing.
Mrs. “B” graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in June 1956 as Valedictorian of her class. She then worked at Oldsmobile as a secretary/stenographer until 1961.
Music was one of her loves. She faithfully served the Lord through her singing in the church choir for some 60 years. Reading was also a favorite pastime. In retirement, her home provided a scenic view of Lake Michigan and nature with a variety of wildlife and birds.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Walda Kwast. Surviving is her husband of 61 years, Dean. In addition, her son Kevin Brodberg and wife Lori, of Lansing, MI; daughter Kari Edgecomb and husband Jim, of Lansing, MI; grandchildren Kaylee Brodberg of Lansing, MI, Danielle Brodberg of Grand Rapids, MI, and Laker Edgecomb of Lansing, MI.
Mrs. “B” was a member of Christian Fellowship Church of Mackinac County.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Her family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the following: Christian Fellowship Churches, W16121 Main St., P.O. Box 127, Naubinway, MI 49762; and/or Love In The Name of Christ, W14015 Melville St., P.O. Box 4, Engadine, MI 49827.
Mrs. “B” loved the Lord, was a faithful wife, loving mother and friend to all. She will be greatly missed.
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Kathleen Livermore
February 29, 2020 at 11:57 pmOur deep sympathies to dear Dean and his family on the loss of his precious Terrlyn. We knew her to be a quick wit, twinkle in the eye, Christian lady. She had a lovely singing voice. We often saw the two of them at the Beary Patch restaurant and even spent a Valentine’s Day lunch there with her and Dean. She will be missed. Our prayers for peace, comfort and strength go out to our dear brother in Christ, Dean, and to their children. Lester and Kathy Livermore
Ken and Katie Wiezorek
March 3, 2020 at 8:20 amDean OUR sympathies to you and your family ON THE loss of Terrlyn. MAY SHE REST in peace.
KEN AND KATIE Wiezorek
Dennis and April Meersdom
March 3, 2020 at 10:08 amFrom April and I, our sympathies and prayers to all in the family. It is with a heavy heart I realize the passing of my second mom. As I grew up with Kevin and Kari, I spent many a day at their home, had a extra chair placed for me at the table and had many a lunch, snack, or drink that I remember so well. I’m sure a band aid or two, and rides to the store. I can see it today as clearly as it was then For that I will be forever thankful. Her kindness and warm smile was just a part of growing up that will always be with me. I know she is in a better place and I rejoice in that for her and the family.
Jim and Michelle Pakkala
March 3, 2020 at 12:29 pmDear Dean, Kevin, and Kari,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. So many fond memories of her while growing up and after. Seeing her walking around the block with Dean for as many years as I can remember. I don’t think I ever saw her without a smile on her face. She will be missed by many.